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This will be my second wedding, i am a widow. Can i still wear a white gown or is that frowned upon?

This will be the second wedding for both of us. He is divorced, I am a widow. We were highschool sweethearts and found each other shortly before my husband passed. We both want to have the full wedding neither of us had the first time. Do i need to wear a colored gown or can i still wear a white gown if i want to?

Many couples marring for a second time or renew their vows struggle with what to wear. There are a few dos and don’ts. White dress: Do, (Nowadays, white is regarded as a symbol of the joy of a wedding.) Train and veil: Don’t, (Both are usually worn by a woman who hasn’t yet been married.) I hope this helps.

I completely agree with Mindy. I wouldn't wear a white dress because you have already been married, and Ivory is such a beautiful color. I think that it would be a great alternative. It actually looks better on most women because white is so bright and overpowering.

your wedding, wear what YOU want! etiquette isn't something that should stand in your way, if it does throw it out! wear white, veil, train whatever makes YOU happy! besides its not a wedding dress without all those silly details and if your wanting the dream wedding you couldn't have before then why not??

Please wear what ever you like. You should enjoy your day and not worry about conventions. Most everything goes now a days! Be comfortable and do not let the fact that this is a second marriage deter you from having what you want.

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